Wedding ceremonies have looked a little different over the past few years, but if you’re anything like us, you’ll have had invitations coming in by the handful for 2024 celebrations. Being fashion editors, we can't help but plan our outfits ahead of time, and thankfully, there's plenty to choose from this season whether you're in the market for a slismartck suit or a flowing floral maxi.
There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event—the venue, the dress code, even how long the ceremony is going to last—but there's also the weather. Living in the UK, that usually means considering a jacket for random cold fronts and an umbrella for downpours.
Luckily, there are plenty of options out there that can keep you looking and feeling amazing on the day. Of course, there are statement suits aplenty and jumpsuit alternatives, but we'd advise saving these for winter weddings. Mini, midi or maxi dresses will be much more comfortable for summer, and after all, there are hundreds of beautiful ones out there to choose from. From sequins and pleats to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice.
The weather be damned, more than anything else, we're just excited about getting dressed up, putting on heels and painting the town red. If there is a chill in the air, go ahead and accessorise with a boxy boucle jacket or maybe an immaculately tailored blazer is more your style. Whichever it is, don't let the weather stop you, we'll never say no to a party...
To ensure the most fun is had, you do want to be comfortable, though, and you also want to find a style that you can continue to wear for many years to come. So, focusing our energy on the best of the best frocks, scroll on down to get all the wedding guest dress inspiration you could ever need, neatly categorised by type of dress.
Shop My Edit of Wedding Guest Dresses:
1. Floral Wedding Guest Dresses
I'm in love with this dress. It might even be my favourite of the bunch...
This works for weddings in all seasons.
I have this and it's so comfortable, and flattering.
Perfect for a summer garden wedding.
I'm massively into this red carpet-worthy dress.
2. Satin & Silk Wedding Guest Dresses
There's so much to love about this dress.
This halterneck style is such a cool alternative to the slip dress silhouette.
A perfectly simple dress for a black-tie wedding.
This comes in lots of different colours.
The back of this dress is divine, and it's a cowl-neck at the front.
3. Colour-Block Wedding Guest Dresses
I'm obsessed with this silhouette.
Who says when it comes to colour you cant wear red to a wedding? I'm a big fan. So chic.
An ideal option that you'll wear time nad time again.
Comfortable and incredibly elegant.
Just stunning!
4. Sequin Wedding Guest Dresses
This silhouette is so sophisticated.
A true showstopper.
She's all kinds of wow.
Guaranteed compliments.
A dancefloor-ready mini.
5. Maxi Wedding Guest Dresses
A colour for summer.
I'm obsessed.
Grecian goddess vibes.
Style with a blazer for a spring wedding.
The print is deliciously good.
6. Satement Wedding Guest Dresses
This showstopper is perfect for a black tie wedding—it also comes in purple and black.
Taller Marmo is well-loved for its statement dresses.
The bold print and cut-out detail on this dress really make it something special.
What a beautiful colour.
So fun!
7. Mini Wedding Guest Dresses
I love the embroidery on this mini.
Such a pretty style.
So cute.
A silhouette you’ll love wearing.
How cute are the bow straps on this number?
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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